Tamil Nadu Farmer's Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000 (No. 7 of 2001).

Country/Territory: India
Territorial subdivision: Tamil Nadu
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2001
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental there to.

Subject: Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword: Agricultural development Irrigation Institution Offences/penalties Water supply Water users' associations Waterworks
Geographical area: Asia, Southern Asia

Abstract: This Act, consisting of 50 sections divided into seven Chapters, grants the power to the Collector of a district in which irrigation system is situated to establish a Water Users Association formed by all farmers that use water resource in a particular area for the purposes of irrigation. The Act further details the composition, powers, functions and funding process of the Association. Additionally, the Act provides for offences and penalties for violating the provisions of the Act.
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